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No. 260 / Tudor Oyster Prince Ranger - 1969
No. 260 / Tudor Oyster Prince Ranger - 1969
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Tudor
Oyster Prince Ranger
Rare Model / 1969
Intro
The vintage Tudor Oyster Prince Ranger is a cult classic among watch lovers. A response from Tudor to his older brother Rolex's Explorer. This particular watch is from 1969, with the small Tudor Rose logo at 12.
Story
In 1953, Rolex created a watch named Explorer under the reference 6350. This watch was launched after two men, Hillary and Norgay, achieved to reach the summit of Mount Everest on May, 29th 1953, with Rolex watches on their wrists.
This is certainly where the Tudor Ranger found its roots. Tudor officially states that the Oyster Prince Ranger model was introduced in the 1960s and was first listed in the catalogue in 1969. They also state that it remained in the catalogue until 1988.
The Tudor Oyster Prince Ranger 7995/0 shares indeed various elements with other Oyster Prince watches from the same era, including its stainless steel case, with the typical shape used by the group in the 1960s, with waterproof screwed caseback (however not Rolex engraved but “MONTRES TUDOR S.A. GENEVA SWITZERLAND PATENTED” instead). It also uses the same movement as other watches from Tudor, an ETA calibre 2483, meaning a no-date version.
The main point of this watch remains of course the black dial with Arabic numerals and large baton indexes, all filled with luminous material, for an improved legibility in all conditions. What differentiate this watch from the Rolex Explorer is mainly the 12 numeral (and not a triangular index) as well as the hands: an arrow-shaped one for the hours and a syringe-shaped hand for the seconds (both are quite emblematic of the model). A standard baton was used for the minutes. The other difference was the diameter of 34mm, rather small even at that time for such a tool watch – the Explorer was 36mm.
Detail
MODEL
Oyster Prince Ranger
REFERENCE
9050
SERIAL
729046
YEAR
1969
CASE
34mm (excl. crown), Stainless Steel
MOVEMENT
Automatic, Cal.2452
LUG
19mm
INCLUDES
Watch with new leather strap
Condition
OVERALL A Rank
CASE Great Condition
CRYSTAL Great Condition
DIAL Great Condition
HANDS Little Patina
MOVEMENT Great Condition
ACCURACY 1 Sec. / day (12 Hr. Timegrapher Test)
Shipping
Courier
We ship all our package via Fedex International Priority, which means it can reach most places in 2~3 days (minus custom clearance).
Shipping Cost
Item under 1,000 USD
55 USD (East Asia)
75 USD (Rest of Asia)
90 USD (Rest of the World)
Item over 1,000 USD
80 USD (East Asia)
110 USD (Rest of Asia)
140 USD (Rest of the World)
Insurance
All package will be fully insured via courier.
Ship Out Time
Items will be shipped out within 2 days after payment confirmation.
Preparation
As part of our preparation for shipment, we go through the watch to make sure that everything is in working. Also, for your peace of mind, we will also provide a video explaining the functionality and condition of the watch.
Custom Duty
Buyer is responsible for any import custom duty or tax.
Rejected or Returned Delivery
If, for any reason, the delivery is rejected upon delivery or returned to the seller due to issues on the buyer's side (e.g., being unable to provide information for customs clearance when asked or unable to receive delivery, etc.), the total shipping fees, customs duty, and a 10% restocking fee of the item's value will apply.
Special Arrangements
Other shipping options is also possible based on customer's request.
Return Policy
From Time To Times wants you to love your purchase! If for some reason you are not happy with your purchase, we offer a flexible return policy.
From Time To Times accepts returns up to 7 days from delivery. In order to be eligible for returns, items must:
- Return in original condition
- Include all accessories
Please notices:
- To start a return, please contact us via email with your order #
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Customer is responsible to ship the item back based on seller’s instruction
(in order to avoid customs duty) - Refund will be issued once the item is received and condition confirmed
- Refund will be issued to the same payment method used when purchased
- In case of seller’ error (wrong item, missing parts..etc), seller will issue a full refund. Otherwise, shipping, any customs duty and transaction fee (5.9%) will be deducted from the refunded amount.
Please kindly let us know if you have any questions!
Please Note
Authenticity
All watches are authentic with all original parts (including original untouched / un-repainted dial) unless specifically stated otherwise.
Size
Vintage watches are generally smaller than modern watches. Although our measurements are only approximates, they are a good indicator for the buyer to see if the smaller size will be an issue or not.
Servicing
If a watch is not specifically indicated as "Serviced", we do not have its service history and cannot guarantee its accuracy. We highly recommend it to be serviced by a watchmaker for regular use.
Accuracy
Accuracy indicated in the Condition section is only based on 12 hours timegrapher test in one position (movement up or dial up). This is just a reference to help buyer understands the condition of the movement. We cannot guarantee its actual accuracy, and in our experience real world performance will be different.
Original Accessory
Watch does not included original bracelet / strap / buckle / box / paper unless specifically stated.